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Your ACH or Check Guarantee Provider Is Raising Its Fees. What Should You Review?

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:36:51 GMT

A notice from your ACH or check guarantee provider announcing a rate or fee increase deserves more than a quick glance.

The obvious question is how much more your business will pay. But a pricing change can also be a good time to step back and evaluate the entire program.

ACH and Check Processing Fees: What Is Your Business Really Paying?

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:06:45 GMT

The rate an ACH or check payment provider quotes may not represent the total amount your business will pay. Monthly fees, minimums, return fees, equipment costs, technology charges, and other fees can increase the overall price of the service.

How Heavy Equipment Dealers Can Use ACH to Simplify Payments

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:09:06 GMT

Heavy equipment dealers manage payments across equipment sales, attachments, replacement parts, repairs, service work, and other transactions. Many of those payments involve commercial customers who are accustomed to paying directly from business bank accounts.

How Open Banking Is Changing ACH Payments for Veterinary Practices

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:53:56 GMT

Veterinary practices handle payments during some of the most emotional moments their clients experience. A pet owner may be picking up a healthy pet after a routine visit, dealing with an unexpected emergency, or saying goodbye to a longtime companion.

How to Get More Customers to Pay by ACH and Reduce Payment Costs

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:17:29 GMT

For businesses looking to reduce payment acceptance costs, encouraging more customers to pay by ACH can make a meaningful difference.

How Dealerships Can Protect F&I Profits and Stop Lost Sales at Closing

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:19:25 GMT

When a F&I manager spends significant time securing lender approval, structuring terms, discussing F&I products, and preparing documents, the deal is on the one-yard line.

What Auto Loan Fraud Can Teach Dealerships About Payment Verification

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:02:01 GMT

Recent research from TransUnion found that while the number of fraudulent auto loan applications has declined in some categories, the financial impact of successful fraud has increased significantly. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated, targeting higher-value transactions and creating larger losses for lenders and dealerships.

How Mobile Service Is Reshaping the Dealership Customer Experience

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:30:23 GMT

Mobile service is reshaping the customer experience at automotive dealerships. By bringing routine maintenance and repairs directly to customers, dealerships are making service more convenient, improving customer satisfaction, and creating new opportunities to increase service revenue.

How Your Dealership's Payment Process Can Help Protect Profitability

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:43:09 GMT

According to the Q2 2026 Presidio-NCM Average Dealership Performance Benchmark report, dealerships continue to place greater emphasis on operational efficiency as vehicle margins normalize. As profitability becomes more challenging to maintain, every department is expected to contribute by improving performance, controlling costs, and operating more efficiently.

The Payment Metrics Every Dealership Should Track to Improve Cash Flow

marketing@cross-check.com (CrossCheck) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:53:53 GMT

Dealerships don't wait until month-end financial statements to understand how the business is performing. They rely on dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor inventory, sales, service, and profitability, allowing managers to identify trends and make informed decisions before small issues become costly problems.